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... Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed...
... Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed...
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To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click RAID Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems ... the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. To access...
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click RAID Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems ... the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. Provides information about using the RAID Recovery program to remove the RAID configuration. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. To access...
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... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 36 N Using Your...
... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 36 N Using Your...
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...the S button assignments. Starts or pauses media playback. Stops media playback or TV recording. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up and down... simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. VGN-FE800 Series Models Special-function button ...
...the S button assignments. Starts or pauses media playback. Stops media playback or TV recording. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. VGN-AR300 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up and down... simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. You can change these button assignments on and off. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both. VGN-FE800 Series Models Special-function button ...
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...5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/...RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but...
...5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not supported. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Check your specifications for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/...RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your model. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but...
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...VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony... with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P...
...VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Please be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony... with digital audio material on this product because it does not conform to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 Blu-ray P P P P PR*8 P P...
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...VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications.... MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center features. See the online Specifications to enhance your computing experience. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV...
...VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications.... MCE Guide. To access this on Media Center features. See the online Specifications to enhance your computing experience. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV...
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... same as the Alt+Tab keys. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. K Start button Press to open applications. L More button ...Press to backspace and delete entered text. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view additional options that are available ...
... same as the Alt+Tab keys. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. K Start button Press to open applications. L More button ...Press to backspace and delete entered text. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) G CLEAR button Press to view additional options that are available ...
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...for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a... through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is no need anymore to secure all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard...
...for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802.11a... through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all versions of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is no need anymore to secure all normal Ethernet activities, but with the IEEE 802.11i specification. WLAN uses the IEEE 802.11a*/b/g standard...
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... Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. On models that support the ...Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 91 N Using Your...
... Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. On models that support the ...Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 91 N Using Your...
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n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used ... point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used ... point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality ... WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. !
n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality ... WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. !
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... wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another... the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
... wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another... the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK.
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... standards are maintained. Data exchange may occasionally be certified to make sure that due to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between...if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
... standards are maintained. Data exchange may occasionally be certified to make sure that due to electromagnetic interference from the connected Bluetooth device. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between...if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary.
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... is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the peripheral devices. See the online Specifications for detailed information on your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ... the Multiple Monitors Function (page 126) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. To select a display VGN-FE800 Series Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click ...
... is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the peripheral devices. See the online Specifications for detailed information on your computer. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ... the Multiple Monitors Function (page 126) for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. To select a display VGN-FE800 Series Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click ...
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...For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE800 Series, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change one... of the S button assignments to find which video controller your model includes. VGN-FE800 Series Models with the ...
...For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE800 Series, see the online Specifications to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on -screen instructions to change one... of the S button assignments to find which video controller your model includes. VGN-FE800 Series Models with the ...
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...distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a ...
...distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. To save power while not working, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 142 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short, regardless of the power management setting you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of the computer when it is on in use a ...
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... under the current power plan. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and ... change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management.
... under the current power plan. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab. n 147 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right-click the power status icon on the taskbar and ... change the items in the list. 6 Click OK. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to no power management.
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...You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You ...contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 214) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and ...
...You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, see the online Specifications. For the type of module and the amount of the warranty during your product warranty period, we recommend that: ❑ You ...contact your model, see Sony Support Information (page 214) or visit the Sony online support Web site. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. n 148 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and ...
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... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to... pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by the plug. n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used...
... share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device prevents damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet if you are not planning to... pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by the plug. n 159 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used...